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I am looking for suggestions regarding algae eaters that will work well in an 8 gallon planted nano aquarium that currently has a few danios and tetras and nothing exotic in the way of plants. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
shrimp, nerlite snail or O-cat'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
Argh, just wrote an answer and it didn't post. Anyways!
How long has your tank been set up? If it's fairly new, and especially if it's still cycling, I'd wait on the otos (Otocinclus), who aren't very forgiving when it comes to water quality. (I know, some have otos that are tanks, but in general...) The olive nerites are great for algae, and will be wonderful in your 8 gallon. As for the shrimp, it depends on what kind of algae you want eaten and what kind of tetras you have. Some tetras will gladly accept shrimp as a nice meal. And if you're looking for something to focus more on the glass and similar surfaces, I'd go with the nerites or otos. 8)"Millennium hand and shrimp!"Comment
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
Nerite snails or adult amano shrimp. They'd be too large for smaller fish to eat.Comment
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
Thanks much for the help.Comment
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
Otocinclus, Nerites and male amanos...700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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Re: Algae eater for 8gal planted nano...suggestions?
How about a pair of bn plecos?PLECOS SUCK!
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